Walt Whitman, Philadelphia

#66 among attractions in Philadelphia

Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

Walt Whitman is a statue by Jo Davidson of which there are several castings. ()

Coordinates: 39°54'41"N, 75°10'24"W

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South Philadelphia (Packer Park)Philadelphia United States

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Walt Whitman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park, American Swedish Historical Museum.

0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately known as "The Linc" by locals, is a cornerstone of Philadelphia's vibrant sports culture. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of over 69,000, serves as the home turf for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Wells Fargo Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This multifaceted arena, which opened its doors in 1996, is home to the city's beloved National Hockey League team, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Citizens Bank Park stands as a testament to America's love for baseball. Inaugurated in 2004, this modern stadium is the home of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and has quickly become an iconic venue in the world of...
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish-American museum in the United States. It is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia, on part of a historic 17th-century land grant originally provided by Queen Christina of Sweden to settlers of New Sweden.
0.9 miSW
Park
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is an aesthetically designed park located along the Delaware River in the southernmost point of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising some 348 acres which includes a 146-acre golf course, about 125 acres of buildings, roadways, pathways for...
1 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple, also spelled Phra Buddha Ransi Temple, is a Cambodian Theravada Buddhist temple located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2004, the Khmer Buddhist Humanitarian Association relocated the temple to the dilapidated St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, built in 1903.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Whitman Plaza, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Whitman Plaza is the largest shopping center in the Whitman neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shopping plaza is located on Oregon Avenue at S 3rd Street, where it stands at over 280,000 sq ft.
0.8 miNW
Park
Stephen Girard Park, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Stephen Girard Park is a 4-acre park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Girard Estate, bounded between West Shunk, West Porter, 21st, and 22nd Streets.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Baptist Institute for Christian Workers, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Baptist Institute for Christian Workers is a historic building 1425-1429 Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which has been used for several purposes and currently is a rehabilitation facility for veterans.
0.9 miNE
Synagogue
YPC Shari-Eli, Philadelphia
25 min walk • YPC Shari-Eli is an unaffiliated synagogue located in the Whitman neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Congregational services are lay-led. YPC Shari Eli was founded in 1948. It is South Philadelphia's last active Conservative synagogue and only synagogue located south of Snyder Avenue.
1 miS
Park, Skate park
FDR Skatepark, Philadelphia
25 min walk • FDR Skatepark is a skatepark located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is accessible from the Pattison Avenue stop of the Broad Street subway line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walt Whitman?

Nearby attractions include F. Amadee Bregy School, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Packer Park, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Marconi Plaza, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Southern Boulevard Parkway, Philadelphia (11 min walk).

How to get to Walt Whitman by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walt Whitman:

Metro

Nrg • Lines: Bsl (10 min walk)
Oregon • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)